On a beach in West Jutland, Denmark, a low building near the beach houses one of the most crucial Internet connections in the world. Undersea fiber optic cables from New Jersey terminate here, connecting the US with Europe. MOTHERBOARD talked with a marine maintenance manager to find out just how important it is keeping the transatlantic link up and running in the information age.
With as many characters as the Star Wars franchise has, not every story is going to be a winner. The contrast between the arcs of Finn and Kylo are a study in meaningful change — one with an undefined motive and the other that undergoes a radical change through the course of The Last Jedi. Lessons from the Screenplay looks at the two narratives and dissects their strengths and weaknesses in this video essay.
Before he even stepped foot in The Q, Lebron James had already been branded as "The Chosen One." But sixteen years and dozens of accolades later, King James has truly lived up to the name. Nike honors him and his eighth straight trip to the NBA Finals with this ad starring the 17-year-old aspiring basketball legend.
For those who take late-night calls that turn into early flights, the Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase is the only plus-one you need. Crafted from black canvas and leather with a silhouette as sharp as your pitch deck, it carries the precision of a briefcase and the utility of an overnight bag. Inside, there's a place for everything — laptop, documents, business cards, a change of clothes—because chaos isn't part of your carry-on. Finished with a leather strap, suitcase clip, and clean lines, it's built for long days and global nights.
Streamlining nutrition down to a single scoop, the Factor Meal Shake is built for efficiency without sacrificing substance. Each serving delivers 30 grams of whey protein, 7 grams of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, creating a balanced, meal-level profile that supports energy, satiety, and muscle maintenance. Designed to mix in under a minute, it fits into busy routines as easily as a morning coffee, while a clean formula free of artificial flavors and seed oils keeps things straightforward. The result is a no-frills, high-function shake that replaces complexity with consistency, turning daily nutrition into something you can actually keep up with.
Netflix isn't just about movies and TV series anymore. The streaming giant is now dabbling in comic books. Dubbed the The Magic Order, the project is headed by Mark Millar and Olivier Coipel and if you didn't already know, they've worked on titles like Kick-Ass, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Legion of Super-Heroes and Thor. With this level of talent involved, we're sure a whole franchise of film and TV adaptations will soon follow. The six-issue series will be available June 13, 2018.
If you need to relax, there's no better way to do it than with 10 hours of oceanscapes from BBC Earth. The people who brought you Planet Earth and Blue Planet have compiled 10 uninterrupted hours of life under the sea, with just the natural soundtrack — nothing man-made and just as nature intended.
Vikings are still among us. Although they've left the raiding and pillaging in the past, a small group led by Chief Ingrid Galadriel Aune Nilsen is still honoring their heritage, showcasing the modest side of the lifestyle. They reside in the mountains of Norway and do everything from eating dried meat to making their own clothes just as their ancestors did before them
Using anything from sea sponges to tree canopies, architecture has been drawing inspiration from nature for centuries. More specifically, mimicking the engineering found in natural forms. This practice is called biomimicry. A perfect example of this is Zimbabwe's Eastgate Centre. Designed by Mick Pearce. the architect studied the ingenuity of termites to create a building that could naturally cool itself.
reMarkable focuses its Paper Pro Bundle around distraction-free note taking and workflow integration. Designed with a paper-like writing surface, the tablet combines handwritten note taking with digital organization through support for Google and Microsoft workspaces. Handwritten notes can be converted into typed text and shared across platforms including email, Slack, and Miro for easy office communication between teams. The bundle includes the lightweight Marker, featuring a textured finish and integrated eraser designed to replicate the feel of writing on paper, alongside the Sleeve Folio, a suede-covered protective case built for daily transport between meetings, offices, and travel.
London Sock Company's Classic Trainer socks are lightweight, breathable Scottish Lisle cotton essentials built for comfort and style. This 12-pair set offers versatile colors with subtle ribbing and logo detail, perfect for slipping into trainers while keeping a polished, understated look.
Few movie franchises have a disregard for limbs like Star Wars. Losing a hand or an arm has become nearly a right of passage for the series' main characters, from Luke to Anakin to the Yeti on Hoth. But is there a deeper meaning to all the missing extremities? ScreenPrism does an in-depth analysis to get at the symbolism behind losing a limb in Star Wars.
The Bluths are back. To honor their return, Binging with Babish's Andrew tries his hand at some of their family delicacies. He kicks things off with frozen bananas and even attempts his own hot ham water. See what else the family cooks up when season five of Arrested Development begins streaming today on Netflix.